ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ACO-X - CA0467894006 - Common Stock
55.59 CAD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ACO-X. ACO-X was compared to 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. ACO-X has an average financial health and profitability rating. ACO-X is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ACO-X was profitable.
In the past year ACO-X had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ACO-X has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ACO-X had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ACO-X (1.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.28%, ACO-X belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ACO-X's Return On Invested Capital of 3.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACO-X outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACO-X is in line with the industry average of 3.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.64% | ||
| ROE | 9.28% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)7.94%
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
1.3 Margins
ACO-X has a Profit Margin (8.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACO-X has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.24%, ACO-X is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
ACO-X's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 75.61%, ACO-X is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACO-X has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.65% | ||
| GM | 75.61% |
OM growth 3Y2.6%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y14.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACO-X is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACO-X has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACO-X has less shares outstanding
ACO-X has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that ACO-X is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ACO-X (0.78) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACO-X is 33.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take ACO-X, 33.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 33.61, ACO-X belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.56 is on the high side and indicates that ACO-X has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ACO-X (2.56) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC5.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that ACO-X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ACO-X has a Current ratio of 1.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACO-X outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that ACO-X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.45, ACO-X belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.20% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, ACO-X shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.10% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.64% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.2%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%3.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.14%
3.2 Future
ACO-X is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.92% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACO-X will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.28%
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.55, the valuation of ACO-X can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACO-X is on the same level as its industry peers.
ACO-X is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.94 indicates a reasonable valuation of ACO-X.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACO-X is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACO-X to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say ACO-X is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ACO-X indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACO-X is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACO-X is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACO-X's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.77%, ACO-X has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.77, ACO-X pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.90. 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ACO-X!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, ACO-X pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ACO-X has a limited annual growth rate of 3.93%.
ACO-X has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ACO-X has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
ACO-X pays out 50.80% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ACO-X is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.8%
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
TSX:ACO-X (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
55.59
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.23B
Revenue(TTM)5.08B
Net Income(TTM)439.00M
Analysts78.57
Price Target57.41 (3.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
DP50.8%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(2)1.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(4)10.76%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.59%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.35%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.18%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.91%
PT rev (1m)0.51%
PT rev (3m)1.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.43
EY7.97%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY8.37%
FCF(TTM)3.24
FCFY5.83%
OCF(TTM)20.96
OCFY37.7%
SpS45.28
BVpS42.2
TBVpS30.23
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)2.06
Graham Number64.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.64% | ||
| ROE | 9.28% | ||
| ROCE | 4.79% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.03% | ||
| OM | 24.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.65% | ||
| GM | 75.61% | ||
| FCFM | 7.15% |
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)7.94%
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)4.06%
ROICexc(5y)3.97%
ROICexgc(3y)4.27%
ROICexgc(5y)4.16%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)4.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.55%
OM growth 3Y2.6%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y14.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 238.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 39.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
F-Score6
WACC5.09%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)212.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.75%
Profit Quality(3y)134.57%
Profit Quality(5y)187.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.2%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%3.49%
EPS Next Y8.28%
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.14%
Revenue Next Year-5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.06%
EBIT growth 3Y7.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.22%
EBIT Next Year427.2%
EBIT Next 3Y80.42%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.22%
FCF growth 3Y-8.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.94%
OCF growth 1Y13.97%
OCF growth 3Y5.63%
OCF growth 5Y7.34%
ATCO LTD -CLASS I / ACO-X.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ACO-X.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) stock?
ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of ATCO LTD -CLASS I based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) is 12.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
How financially healthy is ATCO LTD -CLASS I?
The financial health rating of ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) is 5 / 10.